It is recognized that every doctrinal statement is but a fallible human attempt to summarize and systematize the riches of an infallible divine revelation. Nevertheless, the Board of Trustees, administrators, and faculty members at Grace Theological Seminary believe that it is essential to have a statement of faith that sets forth the position of the institution with regard to the major biblical doctrines and also carefully specifies its theological distinctive. It is understood that students with various denominational backgrounds may not be in agreement with every statement, in particular with those who relate to denominational practices. All applicants are expected to be in essential agreement with the basic doctrines it affirms.